We work to evaluate, improve and certify sustainable communities. Now part of the LEED for Cities and Communities program at the US Green Building Council.
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We've integrated the STAR Community Rating System into the new #LEED for Cities and Communities v4.1 beta. Check out the draft and let us know what you like and what you don't! new.usgbc.org/leed-v41
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USGBC is pleased to say that our #LEED v4.1 rating system drafts are now available online for BD+C, ID+C, Residential, and Cities and Communities! Check it out: new.usgbc.org/leed-v41
Joan Kelsch explains that Arlington County, VA has been working on sustainability for a long time. #LEED certification is helping them take the next step with economic development and also with new equity and housing affordability discussions. #sustainablecities @USGBC
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@HilariVarnadore and Dr. Vatsal Bhatt of @USGBC lead a wonderful meeting today outlining the future of #LEED for Cities and the integration of the @STARCommunities system. So excited to be here for this historic moment! #PartnershipIsTheNewLeadership
Recent news from @CityofDurango about their transition from #STARcertified to #LEED certified! #sustainability @STARCommunities @USGBC
The designation is both an award and a tool for the city to measure how sustainable the city is using international metrics of sustainability. durangoherald.com/articles/2…
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It’s not enough just to build a #data-driven city; your local gov also has to share those efforts with residents. Learn from @GoldsmithOnGov in @DataSmartCities why communications skills are so critical to building a well-managed city. #CitiesWinWithData bit.ly/2DPsvvN
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#Climatechange, demographic shifts and aging infrastructure are wreaking havoc on cities. Luckily, we can help local leaders protect their communities. Apply for our 2019 Leadership in Community Resilience program today. Applications due January 4: bit.ly/2yMtJVc
CRO @ervin_grant describes how a #resilience approach moved @CityPGH past the enviro aspects of #sustainability into a broader discussion of fractured city systems, which contribute to growing inequality. Now they are using the #SDGs to move forward as one community. #citiesSDGs
At @BrookingsMetro to learn about how US #cities are working to implement the #SDGs. Great panel featuring reps from NYC, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, and @CarnegieMellon. #citiessdgs
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Thank you to State Rep Jennifer Benson for recognizing #Devens and our recent transition from a @STARCommunities STAR Certified Community to a @USGBC LEED Certified Community! See our full press release: devensec.com/news/Devens-rec… @USGBCMA @APASCD @APA_Mass
"We were proud to see Devens be awarded a 4-STAR Community Rating, and are thrilled to see that accomplishment translate into #LEED certification from @USGBC." says MassDevelopment President/CEO Lauren Liss. Read more: bit.ly/2TRQvEd @MassDev #Sustainability #DevensMA
“[Las Cruces] is in the process of transitioning to performance-based management,” said Mayor Miyagishima. “#LEED helps cities and communities benchmark current performance, track performance metrics, [and] communicate continuous improvement." bit.ly/2r9DJnv @clcgov
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Cambridge is a LEED-Certified City, following the integration of @STARCommunities into @USGBC's LEED for Cities program. In 2016, Cambridge received the highest 5-STAR rating from STAR for its sustainability efforts. Learn more - camb.ma/2ziqeWW #CambMA
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Congratulations to #CityofChicago for achieving #LEEDforCities Platinum @SustainChicago @USGBC @Greenbuild #Greenbuild2018 #MayorEmanuel @m_raman
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The City of Corinth announced that it has become a LEED Certified City.
LEED for Cities is a program from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) that advances healthy, green and economically strong cities and communities. cityofcorinth.com/CivicAlert…
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Congratulations to @elcerrito on becoming a LEED certified city! 🙌 🎉 Read more about it here: ow.ly/NLtD30mCASS @USGBC #LEED #sustainability
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We're at #greenbuild2018 to learn how #WashingtonDC became the 1st #LEED Platinum city in the world (hint: in part from most LEED buildings in the U.S.)—and how other cities can follow @MayorBowser's leadership on #Buildings #ClimateAction: doee.dc.gov/release/washingt…
